> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.boldminded.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.boldminded.com/datagrab/docs/categories.md). # Categories ### Can I set up the category tree in the EE first, then import entries using category IDs instead of names? Yes. If you manually create your full category structure in the CMS first, you can include the existing category IDs in your spreadsheet. ### Will DataGrab assign products to existing categories if I provide the category IDs? Yes. If the category ID exists in the CMS, DataGrab will assign the entry to that category. ### What happens if a category in the spreadsheet does not match an existing category ID? DataGrab will attempt to create a new category if the ID or name doesn’t match any existing category in the CMS. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.boldminded.com/datagrab/docs/categories.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.